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Barbara Harfmann

Barbara Harfmann, managing editor of Beverage Industry, visits beverage companies for cover stories and facility tours, and writes and edits for the magazine’s print and online components. She also represents the magazine at trade shows and events. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Illinois State University.

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Launched in August, Monin Gourmet Flavorings released new veggie purée flavors in Carrot, Red Beet and Rhubarb. - Beverage Industry

Clean-label natural colors star of new product development

Ingredient suppliers release new natural color options

Barbara Harfmann

November 26, 2018

As consumers consistently look for ways to eat and drink healthier, they want what they put in their mouths to contain recognizable ingredients.

Who made the World’s 50 Best Bars list?

US and UK have strong presence on annual list

Barbara Harfmann

November 21, 2018

Showcasing diversity and emerging trends from around the world, the list included bars from 26 cities across 20 countries, according to the list.

Mass merchandisers decrease footprint, expand online presence

Walmart reaches milestone in grocery deliver and grocery pickup

Barbara Harfmann

November 15, 2018

As more consumers embrace eCommerce, the mass merchandiser channel is seeing its customers siphoned away from brick-and-mortar locations.

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Protein a top ingredient in RTD beverages, meal replacements

Protein-enhanced waters, drinkable yogurts see strong market growth

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2018

As health-and-wellness trends pervade the food and beverage markets, plant-based proteins are growing in prominence and becoming a game-changing trend.

RedHead Wine capitalizes on blended wine movement

White wine, hard cider set to launch in 2019

Barbara Harfmann

November 6, 2018

In operation for 12 years, the third largest winery in Ohio offers many wines and wine styles from sweet, medium to barrel-aged dry, the company says.

Mixologist Tara Jagodzinski mixes her award-winning cocktail, “The Spaisi Ginger”. - Beverage Industry

On-trend cocktails drive sales on-premise

Cocktail competitions, chatbots fuel innovation with mixologists, consumers

Barbara Harfmann

October 29, 2018

The quest to perfect and expand on traditional offerings continues to evolve as witnessed by national cocktail competitions, happy hours and step-by-step recipes on websites and cocktail chatbots, which are furthering consumers’ fascination and enjoyment of cocktails at home and on-premise.

2018 Wholesaler of the Year: Hand Family Companies

Multi-state beer, beverage distributor continues growing

Barbara Harfmann

October 24, 2018

Now in operation for nearly 70 years, the Hand Family Companies, Clarksville, Tenn., has grown from humble beginnings to becoming a multi-state beer and beverage distributor operating seven plants in three states, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois.

10th Avenue Tea innovates with shakeable matcha tea powders

Company Top 3 finalist on Windy City Live

Barbara Harfmann

October 23, 2018

The environmentally conscious entrepreneurs sought to bring something new to the beverage aisle: a healthy, convenient and ecofriendly instant tea.

Kombucha resonates in beverage marketplace

Kombucha sales increase 10-fold

Barbara Harfmann

October 17, 2018

Myself and millennials, in particular, are flocking to kombucha teas for their Asian-inspired health-and-wellness attributes and functionality.

Opportunities for human-robot collaboration increases

Robots increase productivity, handle repetitive tasks

Barbara Harfmann

October 5, 2018

As busy beverage warehouses handle burgeoning SKUs and manpower shortages continue, repetitive robotics-related functions are filling the gaps.

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